Spookily, it’s another 18 years since this event happened. It’s another instance where I bought a domain and hosted the HTML (and Flash) site for several years. I can’t recall when I let it lapse, but have dug out the old thing for one last hurrah. Flash is no longer desirable on the web, but a quick Google showed me Ruffle, a neat workaround that needs little configuration. Clicking on the Flash animations even recreates the sounds. All the images and files are there – all hand made for state-of-the art hi-res 1280 * 1024 monitors.  (except for Steve’s ex and her garbage eyesight)! Site is HERE, or click the image below.

All my Subbuteo stuff is now in the top of my wardrobe. I remember going on a bit of a buying bender after this tournament. Rugby and cricket boxed sets, along with several football bits and bobs. To what end – I have no idea! Who am I ever going to have a game with?! My kids aren’t going to show any interest, but they may smile when they clear all my crap out once I’m gone – especially if they’re worth a few quid! I understand Steve went similarly bonkers; eventually recreating a whole stadium (which I always imagined would make playing much more difficult – bit like playing snooker on a table with a shed load of lego piled up around the sides).

But the million dollar question is, did I purchase Subbuteo Angling? I must go and check the top of that wardrobe…